Paris

Specific regulations applying to hosts in Paris

Registration requirement in Paris

Since 2017, a registration procedure for furnished tourist accommodation rented for short periods has been in force in Paris. Hosts listing their property on OH-Stay.com are required to obtain a registration number from Paris City Council and display it on their listing before they can host guests.

The obligation to register accommodation does not apply to:

Rooms in your primary residence rented while you are present (also known as private rooms).
Hotels and other hotel-type accommodation (aparthotels, tourist residences, youth hostels, etc.).
Rentals under the mobility lease scheme only, for a minimum of one month. In partnership with LegalPlace, OH-Stay.com provides hosts with templates for mobility lease agreements.
Rentals for long-term stays only (1 year minimum).

Please consult the Paris City Council FAQ page or contact them by email or by calling 39 75 (from France) if you have any further questions.

Change of use and compensation in Paris

As part of the regulations applicable to changes of use, the City of Paris requires you to purchase an equivalent surface area of commercial premises that you will have to convert into residential space. This regulation is known as "compensation". Compensation arrangements may vary from one district to another.

Contact Paris City Council or the Department of Housing and Living Conditions to complete the change of use procedure. You can also consult the municipal regulations on changes of use for more information.

Change of use and authorization of commercial spaces in Paris

If you plan to host guests throughout the year, you may need to change the use of your accommodation by applying to the City Council for planning permission. The change of use converts residential or non-residential premises, such as shops and offices, into furnished tourist accommodation, which in Paris falls under the sub-category "Other tourist accommodation".

Paris City Council provides more information on change of use in Paris. You can also contact the Department of Housing and Living Conditions via email if you have further questions.

Based on the Decree of 11 June 2021, cities with compulsory registration may require commercial premises not subject to a change of use requirement to obtain specific authorization from the city to be rented as furnished tourist accommodation. Paris City Council has introduced a similar "authorization" scheme, which was updated in a resolution passed in April 2025.

The Local Bioclimatic Urban Plan for the City of Paris ("PLU") was approved by the Paris Council on 20 November 2024 and came into force on 29 November 2024. This PLU establishes a "tourist accommodation control zone" in which the creation of new furnished tourist accommodation is prohibited, covering the 1st to 11th districts of Paris as well as Butte Montmartre. Outside this zone, creating new furnished tourist accommodation is still subject to restrictions. New spaces dedicated to furnished tourist accommodation are prohibited on residential land, whether through new construction, extension, or conversion of office spaces into tourist accommodation. Existing furnished tourist accommodation, particularly primary residences, is not affected.

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